Jamie L. Whitten Lock and Dam

Mississippi — Tishomingo County

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTishomingo
Coordinates34.52296, -88.32535

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length2,750 ft
NID Storage180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1983
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Mobile District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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